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Patrick Ford: Diversion programs were developed by the legislature for persons who have been accused of committing a third degree felony or a misdemeanor offense. These programs provide an alternative to having your case heard by a jury. If you are accepted into a diversion program and successfully complete it, you avoid the trial process entirely because the criminal charge pending against you is dismissed by the State.
Gregory Hagopian: Hiring the right lawyer promptly makes a huge difference in criminal cases. An attorney is an important investment in protecting your rights. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can help you lower your bond/bail, tell your side of the story, negotiate for a favorable plea/sentence, protect your rights, and inform you of all your options.
Jeffrey Rapkin: If this is your first DUI, then there is a possibility that you will not have to go to jail as part of your sentence. There are several factors the State Attorney may consider when evaluating your case to decide a plea offer. If there was an accident, if there were children in the defendant's car when he or she was caught, or if the defendant's blood alcohol level was high. Usually a .20 is the cutoff for aggravating DUI sanctions. According to statute, the maximum jail sentence for a first DUI (without accident and injury) is 6 months in the